A good man with a legacy that lives on. Jimmy Carter is remembered on a day of reflection
Carter, at 100 the nation’s longest living president, died Dec. 29 at his home in Plains. The scene this week in Washington, at the National Cathedral Thursday and as he was lying in state for three days at the Capitol, was unlike anything the country had seen in years.
What is a national day of mourning? Why the US is honoring former President Jimmy Carter
A national day of mourning is a day to honor and pay respects to a revered public figure who has died. Here's what else to know.
How Jimmy Carter made education a priority for the federal government as president
Carter signed the law that established the federal Department of Education and maintained a strong presence in schooling well into his 90s.
Former President Jimmy Carter honored with silence and thunder across the greater NYC area
STAMFORD, Conn. -- During his state funeral in Washington D.C. on Thursday, former President Jimmy Carter was eulogized by President Joe Biden as a man of character and faith, committed to improving the lives of others.
‘He set a high bar.’ Bostonians mourn former president Jimmy Carter at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute.
Images of Carter and Kennedy illuminated the center’s walls, highlighting the years of collaboration and occasional rivalry between the two lawmakers.
Are banks open today? What to know about National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter
Here's what to know about banks, the post office and the stock market being open on the National Day of Mourning honoring Jimmy Carter on Jan. 9.
Nation Bids Farewell to Jimmy Carter: What to Know About His Service
As the nation prepares to bid farewell to former President Jimmy Carter, here are some key things to know about his funeral services and how to watch them.
Here is the schedule for the final day of funeral rites for President Jimmy Carter
Here is Thursday’s schedule for the final day of rites honoring Jimmy Carter , the 39th president, who died Dec. 29. All times are Eastern: 9 a.m. — Carter’s casket departs the U.S. Capitol. The funeral motorcade travels to Washington National Cathedral.
When is Jimmy Carter's funeral? Here's what's happening today
After Carter's death on Dec. 29, President Joe Biden declared Jan. 9 as a national day of mourning, closing all executive departments and agencies of the federal government on the same day. Biden also ordered U.
Photos: A day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter
A joint services body bearer team carries the casket of former President Jimmy Carter after a state funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Military Body Bearers carry the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of former President Jimmy Carter from the Washington National Cathedral following his state funeral as,
Carter pushed government reform and shaped the federal workforce
Despite criticisms of his presidency, Jimmy Carter led major government reform efforts that had a lasting impact on agencies, ...
Why was Michelle Obama not at Jimmy Carter’s funeral?
Leaders of American government, including five living presidents, attended Jimmy Carter's formal state funeral in Washington ...
Biden closes government as 'mark of respect' for late former President Jimmy Carter
President Biden on Monday signed an executive order closing executive offices of the government for late former President ...
How Jimmy Carter’s disdain for D.C. politics changed Washington
Mary Elizabeth King was running a group designed to boost the paltry number of women in the top ranks of the federal ...
Jimmy Carter created the modern Education Department. Trump hopes it dies with him.
Decades ago, Jimmy Carter engineered the creation of the modern Education Department. On the heels of his death, the agency's ...
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Jimmy Carter's underrated legacy: A strong, ethical America and a more peaceful world | Opinion
Jimmy Carter was a presidential paradox – a son of the Deep South ... With Walter Mondale, Carter created the modern vice presidency, making his running mate a full partner in government with ...
Today, the U.S. remembers President Jimmy Carter. Which Kansas City offices are closed?
A rare national day of mourning declared by President Joe Biden caused many federal government agencies to close Thursday.
Jimmy Carter honored with Washington funeral before burial in his Georgia hometown
Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored with the pageantry of a funeral in the nation's capital before a second ...